Cannon Extra

Active Ingredients: Paracetamol 500mg; Caffeine 30mg

Mechanism of Action: Paracetamol is a non narcotic analgesic and antipyretic. It acts on the hypothalamus to produce antipyresis. May work peripherally to block pain impulse generation. Paracetamol exerts its analgesic and antipyretic effect by inhibition of prostaglandins.

Caffeine on the other hand has an adjuvant action due to the inhibition of the transmission of pain signal. Stimulation of neuronal activity resulting in mood elevation and reduced pain sensation. Caffeine helps to increase the pain relief.

Indications: Mild to moderate pain including dysmenorrhea, Headache, Pain relief in osteoarthritis and soft tissue lesions, Pyrexia, Post immunization pryexia, Acute migraine attack.

Dose:

Adult & Child over 12yrs: 0.5-1g every 4-6hrs

Children: Not suitable for children under 12yrs

Drug Formulation: Caplet

Quantity Per Pack: 20 Caplets

Place Of Production: Orange Kalibe Limited

Marketing Company: Orange Drugs Limited

Nafdac No: 04-4386